After school care in Zurich
Better coverage of after school care in Zurich The authorities in Zürich have introduced a plan to extend their after school care program and to … Read more
Getting off to a good start at your Swiss primary school
If you are new to Switzerland and have children starting local primary school in August you are probably wondering what you will need for your … Read more
School rankings in Switzerland
Expat parents looking for school rankings and league tables in Switzerland struggle to find any meaningful information. School performance across schools in Switzerland often remains … Read more
5 differences between standardized tests in America and Switzerland
In this guest post, April, a special education consultant who helps to place children with special needs in Swiss schools, writes about her experiences with … Read more
Homeschooling in Switzerland
Homeschooling in Switzerland Relocating parents often ask about options for homeschooling in Switzerland. While homeschooling in Switzerland is becoming more popular, it is far less … Read more
Swiss state school: good or bad idea?
Not sure if Swiss state schools work for you and your children? Sofia, who is living in Zug with her husband and two children, has … Read more
Bullying in Swiss schools
Bullying in Switzerland – how bad is it really? Is bullying rife in Swiss schools? Parent groups throughout social media are full of horror stories about … Read more
Support in local Swiss schools
Student support in local Swiss schools Parents with children in local schools are often confused by the array of different pastoral services. This article is … Read more
Gymnasium admission in Zurich: Examination hell?
Academic high school in Switzerland: Getting into Gymnasium Every year in March, thousands of students are trying to get a place in one of the … Read more
Pathways in Swiss secondary school
Transition from primary to secondary school For parents coming from other school systems, the high level of selectivity in Swiss secondary schools is something of … Read more
Is Swiss Gymnasium the right option for my child?
Is Gymnasium the right option for my child? In the last two years of primary, many parents and their child start to think about pathways … Read more
